Organizational Culture

An organization's culture is evidenced in its values, policies, attitudes, structures, and beliefs. It is a tangible asset that impacts morale and company performance, and it can be built, nurtured, and changed. In this course, leadership speaker and consultant Sara Canaday defines organizational culture and explores the different types of cultures prevalent today. She provides clear strategies for young companies to develop a healthy culture from the beginning. For established, merged, or stagnant companies, Sara introduces tools and practices required to successfully assess, refine, and change an existing culture. Plus, she highlights the leader's pivotal role in shaping and managing culture.

Learning objectives
Define organizational culture.
List the seven components of culture.
Compare traditional and progressive cultural models.
Describe the three categories of E.J. Wallach's traditional model for culture.
Identify the four foundational factors in building a culture.
Name the values that play an important role in establishing and sustaining a new culture.
Use feedback to create an action plan that will improve your organization's culture.